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About SELCA
Members
represent many different occupations and interests, but all are involved
in promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding.
Benefits of membership
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Quarterly
meetings offer an opportunity for continuing education credits and
networking.
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Yearly
membership roster by email
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Lactation
Resource Directory online
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Link to
our parent organization (ILCA)
SELCA
Goals
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Provide
for education communication, networking and mutual support among
lactation consultants, and others involved with breastfeeding
families.
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Remain an
advocate for lactation consultants
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Uphold
high standards of professional practice
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Promote
appropriate credentialing for lactation consultants
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ILCA and
USLCA
The
International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA is the professional
association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
(IBCLCs).
ILCA publishes
the Journal of Human Lactation (JHL). The JHL includes research articles
as well as reviews of books and audiovisual materials. The JHL is
published quarterly.
The
United
States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) has been formed. Those
who join ILCA from the USA will automatically become joint members in
USLCA. The national affiliate can concentrate energy and funding on
issues pertinent only to USA based IBCLC's

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